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Public elementary school · Wayne Co School Dist · Buckatunna, Mississippi

Buckatunna Elementary School

Buckatunna Elementary School rates 7.2, among the strongest elementary schools in Wayne Co School Dist, where the rated median is 5.4.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.2this school

7.2 on a one-to-ten scale; the Wayne Co School Dist median is 5.4.

#256 of 864 schools in Mississippi · Wayne Co School Dist: 5 elementary schools rated, median 5.4

The brief

A Wayne Co School Dist elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Students at Buckatunna Elementary School score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

It ranks 256 of 864 schools in Mississippi and 2 of 6 in Wayne Co School Dist.

Math38%14 points below the Mississippi average of 52%Grades 3–8 · 244 students tested · 2026 MAAP
Reading45%2 points below the Mississippi average of 47%Grades 3–8 · 244 students tested · 2026 MAAP
Proficiency declined earlier in the 18-year record (2009–2026), then recovered 8 points since 2021, reaching 42% in 2026.2026 MAAP; 56 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
7.2
50% of the rating
Academics
6.1
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
8.7
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2026 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39322; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Buckatunna Elementary School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$27,667
Median home value
$58,300
College educated
6%
Homeownership
90.2%
Poverty rate
29.9%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39322; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
3
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
30
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Buckatunna Elementary School serve?

Buckatunna Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Buckatunna Elementary School?

Buckatunna Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 407 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckatunna Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Buckatunna Elementary School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Buckatunna Elementary School rank in MS?

Buckatunna Elementary School ranks #256 of 864 schools in MS.

What is Buckatunna Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Buckatunna Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Buckatunna Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Buckatunna Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Buckatunna Elementary School a charter school?

No, Buckatunna Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Buckatunna Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Buckatunna Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buckatunna Elementary School?

100.0% of students at Buckatunna Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School facts

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
407
Student-teacher ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Wayne County
Phone
(601) 648-2501
Rank in district
#2 of 6
Schools in district
8
District spending per student
$12,582
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
30.1%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 39322)
2,168
Area median age
40.6

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.